Define synergism and give an example
What will be an ideal response?
Synergism occurs when the actions of several hormones are complementary and their combined effect is greater than the sum of their separate effects. An example is the synergistic action of follicle-stimulating hormone and testosterone, both of which are needed to maintain the normal rate of sperm production. Synergism results from each hormone's influence on the number or affinity (attraction) of receptors for the other hormone.
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